Mineral Lease & Contracts Analyst

Job Location: Calgary, AB

Contract Length: 12 months

Work Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Job Summary

The Mineral Lease & Contracts Analyst provides administrative and analytical support for the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of mineral leases within a designated geographic area. This role is responsible for protecting and enhancing the company’s land interests by preparing, analyzing, and managing agreements, maintaining land records, and supporting cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lease & Contract Management

· Analyze and interpret terms, conditions, and mineral ownership information within agreements

· Develop, negotiate, execute, and manage leases, rights-of-way, and other commercial agreements

· Monitor agreements for compliance and contractual obligations

· Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks

· Negotiate resolutions for disputes, claims, and outstanding issues

Land & Asset Management

· Acquire, lease, steward, monetize, and/or divest surface and subsurface rights

· Coordinate land ownership verification and evaluate title risks

· Resolve title defects and support due diligence activities

· Maintain accurate land records and update land systems to reflect mineral interests and acreage

Commercial & Strategic Support

· Develop and recommend commercial strategies for acquisition, monetization, and divestiture opportunities

· Provide guidance to support business strategies and plans

· Analyze contracts and portfolio performance to identify value opportunities

Stakeholder Management

· Act as primary contact for internal and external stakeholders

· Build and maintain relationships with landowners, government agencies, partners, and service providers

· Collaborate with royalty and revenue accounting to ensure accurate financial records

· Respond to inquiries and provide timely information

Administrative & Operational Support

· Manage mineral administration activities for assigned geographic area

· Process rental invoices and investigate non-payment issues

· Coordinate and oversee contract personnel (field and in-house)

· Provide litigation support and documentation as required

Requirements

Required Qualifications

· Experience with mineral leases, land administration, or contract management

· Knowledge of title research, courthouse records, alignment sheets, easements, and acquisition documents

· Proficiency in contract analysis, negotiation, and compliance monitoring

· Strong understanding of land systems and data management practices

· Experience supporting acquisition and divestiture activities

Required Skills & Competencies

· Commercial negotiation and influencing skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Attention to detail and data accuracy

· Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in oil & gas, energy, or natural resources sectors

· Familiarity with mineral ownership and land management systems

· Background in risk management and contract compliance

Work Environment

· Office-based role with collaboration across field and corporate teams

· Interaction with both internal departments and external partners